On March 22, 2016, the new Liberal Government’s first federal budget, “Growing the Middle Class,” was tabled in the House of Commons. Budget 2016 focuses on growing the economy, creating jobs, and strengthening the middle class. Of interest to employers and payroll professionals…

Several changes to pension, employment standards, payroll and other legal requirements are coming into force January 1, 2013 or later. Below you will find brief summaries, listed by jurisdiction, of some of the important changes employers need to know about and prepare for: (The post is now updated and includes the new AODA Built environment requirements coming into force January 1, 2013).